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SalaryMill Garth Hospital is a 21-bed high dependency recovery and rehabilitation hospital, located in Meanwood, Leeds. We provide active and positive engagement for males aged 18 years and over, who experience a range of mental health disorders.
We are about to embark on an exciting journey as we develop two bespoke therapeutic service areas, that will be attached to the hospital. This means we need to increase our nursing team, and are now looking to attract additional dedicated registered nurses to join our existing dynamic and enthusiastic nurse leadership team.
Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.
To be considered for the role you need to be flexible, enthusiastic and self motivated with a minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare.
Person Specification:
- NVQ level 2, equivalent or above or be willing to progress towards taking NVQ level 2.
- Fully compliant with mandatory training including Priory Academy.
- To be, or to become, an internal trainer for mandatory staff training.
About the Role
- Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plan, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
- Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Encourage patient choice and participation by supporting patient with their decision making, such as planning their menu and meaningful engagements.
- Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
- Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
- To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- To assist with day to day allocations, ensuing all planned activity & appointments are attended to.
- Ensure the daily security and risk management of the ward is applied in accordance with Priory security and risk management policies and procedures
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for money.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
